Bibliography: Susan Berry and Sharman Apt Russell, Built to Last; an Architectural History of Silver City, New Mexico (Silver City, New Mexico: Silver City Museum Society, 1986), page 88, history of building and remodeling under Meredith & Ailman Bank Block.

Remarks: Trost plastered the exterior and added the tile work, replaced the Broadway facade, and added a modern lobby on Bullard. For their plans of 1916 to replace the hotel, see Palace Hotel, Silver City, New Mexico

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